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Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
Queen Angel
Holacanthus ciliaris
| COMMON NAME: |
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Queen Angel |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Holacanthus ciliaris |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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SM ~1.5-2.5" |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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MED ~2.5-4" |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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LG ~4.5-6" |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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200 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderate |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Semi-aggressive, may nip at corals/clams when hungry |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Generally not safe with corals, but some aquarists have been successful keeping this fish in a reef tank.
- Likes to dine on sponges and must be provided a varied diet.
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